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Tue, 24 May 2022

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Star Wars Garden Statues Return to Bunnings

by MattG On May 08, 2022 0 Comment

The ever-popular Star Wars garden ornaments have returned to Bunnings hardware stores. These versions of..

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Yoda Chibi Silver Coin from NZ Mint

by MattG On April 14, 2022 0 Comment

Jedi Master Yoda is the 17th coin in the Star Wars Chibi series of legal..

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Video – Irvines NZ Twinkies Star Wars TESB Stickers, 1980-1981

by MattG On January 03, 2022 0 Comment

Our latest video on the SWNZ YouTube channel, in a series that takes a look at..

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More Element x Star Wars Skateboards

by MattG On December 24, 2021 0 Comment

More skateboards from the new Element x Star Wars collab have shown up locally. Taranaki-based..

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Hot Wheels Vehicles at Mighty Ape

by MattG On December 22, 2021 0 Comment

New to Mighty Ape: a decent line-up of Star Wars Hot Wheels spaceships and vehicles…

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Star Wars Christmas Tree Decorations at The Warehouse

by MattG On November 15, 2021 0 Comment

Grab yourself a couple of these Star Wars Christmas tree decoration 4-packs and you’ll be..

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New Exclusive Funko Pops at Mighty Ape

by MattG On August 31, 2021 0 Comment

The latest Star Wars Pop! figures from Funko, including exclusives, are up for preorder at..

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Adidas Stan Smith Yoda Sneakers

by MattG On May 05, 2021 0 Comment

Adidas have released a new Star Wars version of their Stan Smith tennis shoes, featuring..

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Latest Star Wars Concept Series Pop! Figures

by MattG On April 01, 2021 0 Comment

The latest wave of Star Wars Concept Series Funko Pop! Vinyl figures are in stock..

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Funko Virtual Con 2021 Exclusive Yoda Pop Figure

by MattG On March 07, 2021 0 Comment

Funko have revealed and released their 2021 Virtual Convention Exclusive Pop! Vinyl Figures, and the..

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Sad to hear of the passing of Colin Cantwell. Coli

Sad to hear of the passing of Colin Cantwell. Colin worked very early with George Lucas in the development of Star Wars, designing and building prototypes of many iconic spaceships including Star Destroyers, X-Wings, Y-Wings, and the Death Star. Rest in Peace.

Did you know... Auckland-born Jay Laga'aia was a m

Did you know... Auckland-born Jay Laga'aia was a main-stage host at Celebration III in Indianapolis, in 2005. Amongst other activities that he was responsible for or involved in (interviewing George Lucas, signing with Temuera Morrison!) he wore his screen-used Episode II: Attack of the Clones Captain Typho costume for group photos with the 501st Legion costuming group.

The May/June 2022 issue of the New Zealand M2 Maga

The May/June 2022 issue of the New Zealand M2 Magazine, on shelves at booksellers and supermarkets right now, has an interview with Ewan McGregor that spans his film career but focusses on his upcoming Star Wars content (less than a week until Obi-Wan Kenobi hits Disney+!)

Flashback to 2005 - who remembers the Star Wars Ep

Flashback to 2005 - who remembers the Star Wars Episode III promotion at Burger King?

At SWNZ we're continually working to document and

At SWNZ we're continually working to document and archive all Star Wars collectibles unique to NZ, going back to 1977. Of this set of 6 Twinkies NZ badges (that match the freebie stickers), we have 3 so far. If you have any of the remainder (Leia, 3PO, Vader), we're keen to discuss... drop us a DM.

The Black Series The Client 6" figure is in the co

The Black Series The Client 6" figure is in the country, along with the rest of his wave. Get him from a Farmers store while they have 20% off all toys.

The latest wave of Retro Collection figures, featu

The latest wave of Retro Collection figures, featuring 6 all-new character sculpts, is in the country and shipping from retailers including Mighty Ape. It's a very fun set to go with the previous waves!

Looks like the LEGO Lars Family Homestead Kitchen

Looks like the LEGO Lars Family Homestead Kitchen gift-with-purchase disappeared pretty quickly from the local LEGO website. Any other LEGO fans manage to get one? ...what sets did you buy to secure it?